We all love a great story, don’t we? Whether it’s delivered through a book, TV show or movie, we love getting to know amazing characters and embarking on unforgettable adventures. So how do you fancy writing your very own adventure story… in just a week?  Join Vampirates author Justin Somper on a half-term writing adventure! 

Maybe you already love writing and creating stories at home or school. Or maybe, as much as you like the idea of this, you don’t feel like you have the confidence or know-how? I’m delighted to be joining forces with First News to help you put together your very own Vampirate adventure and I’m going to show you how to do it in just seven easy steps. Why not tackle one step
each day?

You can put together your finished story however you like… it could be written in book form, it might be a graphic novel, you could even write it as a script for TV or a movie. So let’s get started…

Let’s get down to business! The sole reason your Vampirate has come on board the pirate ship is to take over its command. It’s now time for them to make their move. But how do you want this to happen? Are they going to make their way into the pirate captain’s cabin for a one-to-one showdown in the dead of night? Or, are they going to find a way to smuggle more of their own crew on board and stage a much bigger attack on the pirate ship? Think really atmospheric here – as if you are directing a major Hollywood movie! What would be most exciting to you?

Come back tomorrow for Step seven!